Manufacturing Solutions Ireland 2022 is returning to the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Moylish Campus, Limerick, on June 15 and 16, 2022, with an expanded two-day offering designed to meet the post Brexit and post Covid demands of the Irish and UK precision engineering industry.

The complimentary event, hosted by TUS and the GTMA, has been extended to include a ‘Manufacturing Technology Zone and the inaugural ‘Digitalisation of Manufacturing Conference which will examine how digital technologies are key to the next Industrial Revolution.

Key manufacturers from aerospace, medical and materials processing

Meanwhile 150 of the world’s most advanced providers of metrology, inspection, machine tools, cutting tools, and CAD/CAM manufacturing software will return for the roadshow exhibition. A unique ‘Meet the Manufacturer’ event will provide an opportunity for leading manufacturers from aerospace, medical and materials processing companies to meet directly with suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers as part of this direct business-to-business event. 

L-R: Dr Jamie Meehan, educational and outreach manager, IDEAM Cluster; programme leader in precision engineering at TUS, Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, Ciaran O’Loughlin, chairman, Engineers Ireland Thomond Region Committee Mike Griffin and Dr Maria Kyne, dean of Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, TUS

President of TUS Professor Vincent Cunnane said he was delighted to welcome the GTMA and Manufacturing Solutions Ireland event back to the Moylish Campus, now home to Ireland’s third technological university – TUS.  “TUS is driving development and investment across the midwest and midlands, building on our commitment to ensure that manufacturing in the regions continues to adapt, change, and remain at the cutting edge internationally.

"Our partners in GTMA bring all the leading technology suppliers together at Manufacturing Solutions, so that industry can benefit from collective knowledge, products and technology. We are delighted to host an event that not only allows us to build strong partnerships but facilitates an exchange of ideas.”

Incoming chair of the Engineers Ireland Thomond Region, Mike Griffin said: “The Thomond Region is a hub for 1,500 engineers based in the Region representing all sectors of the industry and providing CPD and networking events for engineers.

L-R: Programme leader in precision engineering at TUS, Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, Ciaran O’Loughlin; chairman, Engineers Ireland Thomond Region Committee, Mike Griffin; Dr Maria Kyne, dean of Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, TUS; and Dr Jamie Meehan, educational and outreach manager, IDEAM Cluster

"It is widely recognised that the digitalisation of manufacturing represents the next phase of manufacturing technology, and the Shannon Region is already home to many indigenous and multinational companies at the forefront of this advanced technology.”

Highlighting the Thomond Region’s previous success in collaborating with industry in the region, Griffin welcomed the Manufacturing Solutions Ireland event to Limerick and re-iterated Engineers Ireland’s commitment to proudly supporting the event.

For more information and to register for this free event, https://manufacturingsolutions.ie/